Multiple choice general knowledge

In H1N1, H & N stands for...???

  1. heteroginus (H) and neuraminidase (N)

  2. hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N)

  3. hemagglutinin (H) and nutraceuticals(N)

  4. heteroginus (H) and nutraceuticals(N)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In influenza virus nomenclature, H stands for hemagglutinin and N for neuraminidase - the two surface glycoproteins. H1N1 indicates one specific combination of these protein types. Options A and D incorrectly use 'heteroginous', while C incorrectly uses 'nutraceuticals'. These proteins determine how the virus enters cells and spread.

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